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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 1d

He was!

And thank you so much! Glaze is always a wild card (what will happen in the kiln?!) so I’m grateful it worked out!

Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 4d

I’m taking a pottery class and made a lil toad hut. I’m so thrilled that the perfect tenant found it! 🥰🐸

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 9d

It is. It really is!

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 11d

I’m so grateful! Thank you for your support and kind words.
And thank you @aba.org and @n8swick.bsky.social for having me!

Birds for all!

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 11d

That’s my line!! 😱 Oh it means so much that resonates with you and that you referenced it. 🥹 Thanks for tagging me and connecting me to it since birds are amazing - and are for everyone too! 🥰

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 14d

I’m not hosting, but Gabriel Foley is! 🥳

Make sure to rsvp now to show support - and watch the free #bird webinar since it’ll be awesome!

bit.ly/MBCPOct9

Follow @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social @
& @abcbirds.bsky.social for more #ornithology org content

Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social · 14d

📣 Free #Ornithology Webinar
🗓️ When: Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 6-7 PM ET
📍 Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Join us to celebrate World Migratory #Bird Day with a webinar highlighting migratory birds and the communities working to protect them in Maryland.
🎟️ RSVP today! bit.ly/MBCPOct9

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Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social · 16d

❓Mystery Map Monday turns into Trivia Tuesday! 🧠The #bird species from our #ornithology map quiz yesterday (our last post) was BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON.

Congratulations to those who guessed correctly! 🎉

Photo: Black-crowned Night Heron by Nitin Yadav from Pexels

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 16d

Legit

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 16d

Omg could this be the hot takes episode that @marthaharbison.bsky.social and I always have wanted for the podcast? A running commentary on bird lover (all meanings) movies???

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 16d

Did you ever watch “Away & Back”? I haven’t (yet). If no for you too, we should consider doing a double feature.

www.imdb.com/title/tt4309...

Away and Back (TV Movie 2015) ⭐ 6.2 | Comedy, Drama, Romance

1h 36m | TV-PG

www.imdb.com

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 19d

Now taking suggestions for gift ideas (no food items) for the kitten & their fur-mom that have everything. 🐈

I mean everythinggg. Things I didn’t even know were a thing… 😳

I’m a lifelong dog gal, and know you can never have enough of their fav toys. 🤷‍♀️

But what are fav cat toys (not just junk)? 🤔

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 20d

The Fall 2025 issue of Bird Conservation Magazine by @abcbirds.bsky.social is coming! Are you on mailing list? 📬 If not, sign up right now so you don't miss out on all the #ornithology goodness in store!

More info on how to get this exclusive membership #bird publication: abcbirds.org/JERMag

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 21d

Questions - my DMs are open. But again, I'm not the hiring manager directly so please keep that in mind.

Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 21d

Bird knowledge isn't *required*, but highly recommended since this position will be focused on supporting our Bird Library and other bird forward comms products.

And yes the salary is included in the post! ($60k/year - remote work option available, but you must be in the U.S.)

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 21d

Come work with me as my #bird #scicomm team is growing!

@abcbirds.bsky.social is hiring an #ornithology writer/editor! They'll be reporting to our Senior Writer/Editor, Molly Toth (who is the hiring manager too!).

More info/apply by Oct 14 deadline:

recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...

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Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social · 21d

Chet Anderson was a veterinarian serving horse farms in Central Maryland for over 40 years. He used his connections with landowners to help our Farmland Raptor Program (FRP) set up nest boxes for American Barn Owls.

#birds #ornithology

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 23d

It’s really good! I was laughing from start to finish!!

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 24d

New #Maryland #ornithology trivia to spice up my feed in a happy, #bird nerdy way. Don’t mind if I do! 😏

Join me and @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social!

What species do you think this is??? 🤔

Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership @mbcp-marylandbirds.bsky.social · 24d

It's Mystery Map Monday! Which MD breeding #bird matches this Breeding Bird Atlas 3 map that has observations documented in over 300 blocks & yet experienced a 32.8% decline in total blocks from the previous breeding bird atlas?

Put your guess below & check back tomorrow (next post) for answer!

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · 24d

It can sometimes feel like we’re running out of time to help birds but we’re not. There’s time & hope!

The same can’t be said about signing up for the next @abcbirds.bsky.social #birds webinar. Time really is running out! Make sure to sign up now so you don’t miss out!

Abcbirds.org/JERSVP

RSVP Preventing Extinction of the Most Endangered Birds | Free Webinar

Join us on 9/17 at 4pm EST

Abcbirds.org

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · Sep 10

Free @abcbirds.bsky.social Webinar: Bridging the Gaps – Preventing Extinction of the Most Endangered Birds
📅 Wed, Sept 17th | 4 PM ET

From Latin America to the Caribbean, we’re working to conserve endangered birds.
Join me! Your host + experts to learn how you can help.
ABCbirds.org/JERsvp

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · Aug 28

So glad to know you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support!

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · Aug 28

I had the best time chatting with these guys - and I can NOT wait to go birding with them sometime! 🪶🐦‍⬛💕

Make sure to have a listen!

HT @n8swick.bsky.social @mikkojimenez.bsky.social @thebirdingbeardsmn.bsky.social

American Birding Association @aba.org · Aug 28

It’s This Month in Birding for August 2025 and as always we’ve got a great panel of birders to discuss the month’s news. Jason Hall, Mikko Jimenez, and Jordan Rutter join host Nate Swick to talk about grackle behavior, museums, and our very favorite penguins.

Listen: www.aba.org/09-35-this-m...

09-35: This Month in Birding - August 2025 - American Birding Association

It’s This Month in Birding for August 2025 and, as we do at the end of every month, we’ve got a great panel of birders to discuss the month’s birding news and scientific publications. Jason Hall, Mikk...

www.aba.org

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣 Last chance to rsvp but not your last chance to help these birds! Sign up at abcbirds.org/JERsvp for the latest @abcbirds.bsky.social webinar!

RSVP! New Hope for Hawaiian Forest Birds

Join ABC's webinar on preventing extinctions

abcbirds.org

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · Aug 12

We’re going to break your birdy heart and then put it back together…dramatic? That’s Hawaiian birds in 2025 for you.
Ready to embrace the wonder and emotion with me? Then RSVP now for the next @abcbirds.bsky.social #bird webinar via ABCbirds.org/JERsvp
This is a webinar you don’t want to miss!!

RSVP! New Hope for Hawaiian Forest Birds

Join ABC's webinar on preventing extinctions

ABCbirds.org

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Jordan E. Rutter @jerutter.bsky.social · Aug 15

It’s here!! 🥳📖🪶 The latest issue of #Bird Conservation is here!! Did you get your copy of the Summer 2025 issue (you have to be an @abcbirds.bsky.social member to get one)?

My team and I would love to get your review! ABCbirds.org/MagSurvey/?ms=staff_JER

Enjoy and happy reading! 📖🪶

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